Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i5-2540M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2163 days newer than Core i5-2540M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2540M
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i3-7100 - 35 vs 51 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 10% better in Hogwarts Legacy than Core i5-2540M - 85 vs 77 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
85
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.44/FPS
100%
Price, €
€122.66
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 60416 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2540M | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
35 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |